In continuation on our series about the Papacy, Justin Hibbard explores the papacy of Pope Francis. What makes him a particularly controversial Pope, and how should Catholics respond when they find themselves in sharp disagreement with the Holy Father?

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SHOW NOTES:

* Catholic News Service - Pope: All Religions are Paths to God (video)

* ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election (video)

* Reuters - Pope Francis Says He Didn’t Want to be Pope

* How Mr. Rogers Helped Break Down Barriers of Segregation at Swimming Pools (video)

* Instagram: @the_holy_nope

* Instagram: @theisabelbrown

* The Pope: Answers (trailer)

* Declaration Fiducia Supplicans On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings (2023)

* Episode 78: Fiduciary Supplicans & the Unity of Life

* New York Times: Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples

* Lightning Strikes St. Peter Statue on Pope Francis’ Birthday, Internet Lights Up

* Traditionis Custodes - On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970 (2021)

* EWTN: Vatican Publishes New Guidelines on the Traditional Latin Mass

* The Two Popes (trailer)

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